Hormuz Strait Blocked for 14 Days: Global Economies Face Energy and Security Pressure

The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has lasted for 14 days, causing severe disruptions to the global energy market and security architecture. The author reconstructs the sequence of price changes and military events during the blockade, and analyzes the vulnerabilities of the seven major economies: Japan and South Korea face the risk of LNG depletion within 30-40 days; India’s LPG supply chain pressure could reach households within 20-30 days; Europe’s natural gas reserves are critically low; the United States is under significant political pressure; China, due to its structural energy advantages, is less affected. During the blockade, Brent crude oil prices soared from $72 to $101. The International Energy Agency announced the release of 400 million barrels from strategic reserves, but the supply gap still exceeds two-thirds. The United States is preparing to use military means to seize control of the strait, and the global energy and security landscape faces profound impacts.